NSCDC nabs two cable vandals in Jos

The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau State Command’s efforts to ensure the safety of public property in Plateau have yielded a positive result with the arrest of two young men in the process of vandalising electricity cables in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspected vandals executed their plan while residents enjoyed the Sallah festivities at home on Wednesday. But the criminals ran out of luck when the civil defence corps caught them in the act.

State Commandant of the corps, Solomon Olasupo, while parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Jos yesterday, said: “The two suspects, Mr Jonathan Joseph Okpo, 27 years, and Mr Salish Usman, 23 years, were caught vandalising electric cables and transformer around Gbwandang in Bukuru Jos South Local Government Area, Jos at about 6:30 p.m.

“The suspects, who decided to use the opportunity of the end of fasting celebrations to carry out their nefarious activities, were also caught with various working implements, including hammer, screwdrivers, etc. which have been recovered from them. Their attempt to cart away the transformer meant to provide power supply to the area was also thwarted by the corps while the suspects are already in the custody.

“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded and others in connection with the crime are fished out.”